Spartans in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) cultivate the next BIG IDEAS in food, health and the environment.
Agriculture: Plants and Animals
Agriculture touches every part of our daily lives. From the food we eat, to the processing and materials that products are made from, people working in the field of agriculture have a big impact on the world around us.
In the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, agriculture encompasses the business, science and skills required to produce the food we eat and the resources we use.
We draw on our rich history of innovative research and community outreach to meet the growing agricultural and food demands of the 21st century!
Find out more! Contact Jeff Keson at kesonjef@msu.edu or (517) 353-0560.
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Agriculture Majors
Certificate Programs
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Agricultural Industries
The Agricultural Industries Certificate Program is for students who are interested in gaining in-depth agricultural industry and business knowledge to apply to their own operation or to launch a career in the industry.
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Agricultural Operations
The Agricultural Operations program provides students with a solid background in plant and soil science, precision agriculture, water management, entomology, plant pathology and business management.
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Dairy Management
The Dairy Management program is designed to give students a foundation of knowledge and skills about dairy cows, the dairy industry, and dairy farming as a business that they can continue to build upon after graduation from the program.
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Fruit and Vegetable Crop Management
The Fruit and Vegetable Crop Management program at community college partners provides students an opportunity to apply practical knowledge and training on the selection, use and management of fruit and vegetable crops.
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Fruit, Vegetable and Organic Horticulture Management
The Fruit, Vegetable, and Organic Horticulture Management program provides students an opportunity to gain the necessary skills for a successful career in the fruit and vegetable industries.
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Horse Management
This certificate program is designed to allow students the opportunity to specialize in the area of horse management, such as horse farm management, feeding and nutrition, basic reproduction, horse behavior and more.
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Livestock Industries
The Livestock Industries certificate program is designed to give students a professional advantage in the livestock production career field of their choice.
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Viticulture
The Viticulture Certificate program provides students with a solid background in plant science along with specific expertise and skills needed for careers in the grape industry.
Graduate Programs
Some College of Agriculture and Natural Resources graduate programs include:
- Agricultural Food & Resource Economics (MS, PhD)
- Animal Science (MS, PhD)
- Biosystems Engineering (MS, PhD)
- Entomology (MS, PhD)
- Horticulture (MS, PhD)
- Horticulture – Plant Breeding, Genetics & Biotechnology (MS, PhD)
- Crop & Soil Science (MS, PhD)
- Crop & Soil Sciences – Plant Breeding, Genetics & Biotechnology (MS, PhD)
- Plant Pathology (MS, PhD)
- Path Pathology – Plant Breeding, Genetics & Biotechnology (MS, PhD)
More information is available in the CANR Graduate section and through the MSU Graduate School.